Public policy courses can help you learn policy analysis, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and the legislative process. You can build skills in data interpretation, strategic planning, and effective communication with diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, policy simulation models, and frameworks for assessing social impact, all of that support crafting informed and effective public policies.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Health, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Systems, Community Development, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Administration, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Informatics, Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Substance Abuse, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Medical Science and Research, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Advocacy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Labor Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Public Health, Governance, Healthcare Ethics, Prioritization, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Pharmaceuticals, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months